sayings Flashcards

1
Q

seine besten Tage hinter sich haben

A

to be over the hills

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2
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Wes Brot ich ess, des Lied …

Derjenige, der den Dudelsackspieler/Pfeifer bezahlt, bestimmt die Melodie.

A

He who pays the piper calls the tune.

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3
Q

wie das Sprichwort sagt

A

as the saying goes

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4
Q

wie am Schnürchen klappen

A

run like clockwork (expression)

to work very easily and successfully, without any problems or delays

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5
Q

Es ist noch nicht aller Tage Abend.

A

It ain’t over till the fat lady sings.

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